Chapter VI · Chapter 6

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "For tae tak' chairge of all Government property within sicht of this guairdhoose tae turrn out the guaird for all arrmed pairties approaching also the commanding officer once a day tae salute all officers tae challenge all pairsons approaching this post tae--" His recital was interrupted by a fit of coughing.

anew

From this reading Peter, not sure whether it would be correct to say "good night" too, saluted again, and returned to his cough.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "For tae tak' chairge of all Government property within sicht of this guairdhoose tae turrn out the guaird for all arrmed pairties approaching also the commanding officer once a day tae salute all officers tae challenge all pairsons approaching this post tae--" His recital was interrupted by a fit of coughing.

in addition

From this reading "For tae tak' chairge of all Government property within sicht of this guairdhoose tae turrn out the guaird for all arrmed pairties approaching also the commanding officer once a day tae salute all officers tae challenge all pairsons approaching this post tae--" His recital was interrupted by a fit of coughing.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Peter, not sure whether it would be correct to say "good night" too, saluted again, and returned to his cough.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading "For tae tak' chairge of all Government property within sicht of this guairdhoose tae turrn out the guaird for all arrmed pairties approaching also the commanding officer once a day tae salute all officers tae challenge all pairsons approaching this post tae--" His recital was interrupted by a fit of coughing.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "For tae tak' chairge of all Government property within sicht of this guairdhoose tae turrn out the guaird for all arrmed pairties approaching also the commanding officer once a day tae salute all officers tae challenge all pairsons approaching this post tae--" His recital was interrupted by a fit of coughing.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "I say," said the officer, turning back, "you have a shocking cold."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Peter, not sure whether it would be correct to say "good night" too, saluted again, and returned to his cough.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "For tae tak' chairge of all Government property within sicht of this guairdhoose tae turrn out the guaird for all arrmed pairties approaching also the commanding officer once a day tae salute all officers tae challenge all pairsons approaching this post tae--" His recital was interrupted by a fit of coughing.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "For tae tak' chairge of all Government property within sicht of this guairdhoose tae turrn out the guaird for all arrmed pairties approaching also the commanding officer once a day tae salute all officers tae challenge all pairsons approaching this post tae--" His recital was interrupted by a fit of coughing.

take exception to

From this reading "For tae tak' chairge of all Government property within sicht of this guairdhoose tae turrn out the guaird for all arrmed pairties approaching also the commanding officer once a day tae salute all officers tae challenge all pairsons approaching this post tae--" His recital was interrupted by a fit of coughing.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading "I say," said the officer, turning back, "you have a shocking cold."

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading "For tae tak' chairge of all Government property within sicht of this guairdhoose tae turrn out the guaird for all arrmed pairties approaching also the commanding officer once a day tae salute all officers tae challenge all pairsons approaching this post tae--" His recital was interrupted by a fit of coughing.

make right or correct

From this reading Peter, not sure whether it would be correct to say "good night" too, saluted again, and returned to his cough.

exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion

From this reading Peter, not sure whether it would be correct to say "good night" too, saluted again, and returned to his cough.

a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis

From this reading "For tae tak' chairge of all Government property within sicht of this guairdhoose tae turrn out the guaird for all arrmed pairties approaching also the commanding officer once a day tae salute all officers tae challenge all pairsons approaching this post tae--" His recital was interrupted by a fit of coughing.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "For tae tak' chairge of all Government property within sicht of this guairdhoose tae turrn out the guaird for all arrmed pairties approaching also the commanding officer once a day tae salute all officers tae challenge all pairsons approaching this post tae--" His recital was interrupted by a fit of coughing.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Thank you," said the officer hastily; "that will do.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading "For tae tak' chairge of all Government property within sicht of this guairdhoose tae turrn out the guaird for all arrmed pairties approaching also the commanding officer once a day tae salute all officers tae challenge all pairsons approaching this post tae--" His recital was interrupted by a fit of coughing.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "For tae tak' chairge of all Government property within sicht of this guairdhoose tae turrn out the guaird for all arrmed pairties approaching also the commanding officer once a day tae salute all officers tae challenge all pairsons approaching this post tae--" His recital was interrupted by a fit of coughing.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Good night!"

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading "For tae tak' chairge of all Government property within sicht of this guairdhoose tae turrn out the guaird for all arrmed pairties approaching also the commanding officer once a day tae salute all officers tae challenge all pairsons approaching this post tae--" His recital was interrupted by a fit of coughing.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "For tae tak' chairge of all Government property within sicht of this guairdhoose tae turrn out the guaird for all arrmed pairties approaching also the commanding officer once a day tae salute all officers tae challenge all pairsons approaching this post tae--" His recital was interrupted by a fit of coughing.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "For tae tak' chairge of all Government property within sicht of this guairdhoose tae turrn out the guaird for all arrmed pairties approaching also the commanding officer once a day tae salute all officers tae challenge all pairsons approaching this post tae--" His recital was interrupted by a fit of coughing.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading "Thank you," said the officer hastily; "that will do.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I say," said the officer, turning back, "you have a shocking cold."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "For tae tak' chairge of all Government property within sicht of this guairdhoose tae turrn out the guaird for all arrmed pairties approaching also the commanding officer once a day tae salute all officers tae challenge all pairsons approaching this post tae--" His recital was interrupted by a fit of coughing.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I say," said the officer, turning back, "you have a shocking cold."

discontinued temporarily

From this reading "For tae tak' chairge of all Government property within sicht of this guairdhoose tae turrn out the guaird for all arrmed pairties approaching also the commanding officer once a day tae salute all officers tae challenge all pairsons approaching this post tae--" His recital was interrupted by a fit of coughing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Peter, not sure whether it would be correct to say "good night" too, saluted again, and returned to his cough.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Good night!"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Peter, not sure whether it would be correct to say "good night" too, saluted again, and returned to his cough.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "For tae tak' chairge of all Government property within sicht of this guairdhoose tae turrn out the guaird for all arrmed pairties approaching also the commanding officer once a day tae salute all officers tae challenge all pairsons approaching this post tae--" His recital was interrupted by a fit of coughing.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading "For tae tak' chairge of all Government property within sicht of this guairdhoose tae turrn out the guaird for all arrmed pairties approaching also the commanding officer once a day tae salute all officers tae challenge all pairsons approaching this post tae--" His recital was interrupted by a fit of coughing.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading "For tae tak' chairge of all Government property within sicht of this guairdhoose tae turrn out the guaird for all arrmed pairties approaching also the commanding officer once a day tae salute all officers tae challenge all pairsons approaching this post tae--" His recital was interrupted by a fit of coughing.

on one occasion

From this reading "For tae tak' chairge of all Government property within sicht of this guairdhoose tae turrn out the guaird for all arrmed pairties approaching also the commanding officer once a day tae salute all officers tae challenge all pairsons approaching this post tae--" His recital was interrupted by a fit of coughing.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "For tae tak' chairge of all Government property within sicht of this guairdhoose tae turrn out the guaird for all arrmed pairties approaching also the commanding officer once a day tae salute all officers tae challenge all pairsons approaching this post tae--" His recital was interrupted by a fit of coughing.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "For tae tak' chairge of all Government property within sicht of this guairdhoose tae turrn out the guaird for all arrmed pairties approaching also the commanding officer once a day tae salute all officers tae challenge all pairsons approaching this post tae--" His recital was interrupted by a fit of coughing.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "For tae tak' chairge of all Government property within sicht of this guairdhoose tae turrn out the guaird for all arrmed pairties approaching also the commanding officer once a day tae salute all officers tae challenge all pairsons approaching this post tae--" His recital was interrupted by a fit of coughing.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Peter, not sure whether it would be correct to say "good night" too, saluted again, and returned to his cough.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading "For tae tak' chairge of all Government property within sicht of this guairdhoose tae turrn out the guaird for all arrmed pairties approaching also the commanding officer once a day tae salute all officers tae challenge all pairsons approaching this post tae--" His recital was interrupted by a fit of coughing.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading "For tae tak' chairge of all Government property within sicht of this guairdhoose tae turrn out the guaird for all arrmed pairties approaching also the commanding officer once a day tae salute all officers tae challenge all pairsons approaching this post tae--" His recital was interrupted by a fit of coughing.

the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading "For tae tak' chairge of all Government property within sicht of this guairdhoose tae turrn out the guaird for all arrmed pairties approaching also the commanding officer once a day tae salute all officers tae challenge all pairsons approaching this post tae--" His recital was interrupted by a fit of coughing.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Peter, not sure whether it would be correct to say "good night" too, saluted again, and returned to his cough.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Thank you," said the officer hastily; "that will do.

propose a toast to

From this reading "For tae tak' chairge of all Government property within sicht of this guairdhoose tae turrn out the guaird for all arrmed pairties approaching also the commanding officer once a day tae salute all officers tae challenge all pairsons approaching this post tae--" His recital was interrupted by a fit of coughing.

past form of “salute” — propose a toast to

From this reading Peter, not sure whether it would be correct to say "good night" too, saluted again, and returned to his cough.

express in words

From this reading Peter, not sure whether it would be correct to say "good night" too, saluted again, and returned to his cough.

glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism

From this reading "I say," said the officer, turning back, "you have a shocking cold."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "For tae tak' chairge of all Government property within sicht of this guairdhoose tae turrn out the guaird for all arrmed pairties approaching also the commanding officer once a day tae salute all officers tae challenge all pairsons approaching this post tae--" His recital was interrupted by a fit of coughing.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Peter, not sure whether it would be correct to say "good night" too, saluted again, and returned to his cough.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "For tae tak' chairge of all Government property within sicht of this guairdhoose tae turrn out the guaird for all arrmed pairties approaching also the commanding officer once a day tae salute all officers tae challenge all pairsons approaching this post tae--" His recital was interrupted by a fit of coughing.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "For tae tak' chairge of all Government property within sicht of this guairdhoose tae turrn out the guaird for all arrmed pairties approaching also the commanding officer once a day tae salute all officers tae challenge all pairsons approaching this post tae--" His recital was interrupted by a fit of coughing.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading "Thank you," said the officer hastily; "that will do.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Thank you," said the officer hastily; "that will do.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "For tae tak' chairge of all Government property within sicht of this guairdhoose tae turrn out the guaird for all arrmed pairties approaching also the commanding officer once a day tae salute all officers tae challenge all pairsons approaching this post tae--" His recital was interrupted by a fit of coughing.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "For tae tak' chairge of all Government property within sicht of this guairdhoose tae turrn out the guaird for all arrmed pairties approaching also the commanding officer once a day tae salute all officers tae challenge all pairsons approaching this post tae--" His recital was interrupted by a fit of coughing.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Peter, not sure whether it would be correct to say "good night" too, saluted again, and returned to his cough.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Peter, not sure whether it would be correct to say "good night" too, saluted again, and returned to his cough.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading "I say," said the officer, turning back, "you have a shocking cold."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "For tae tak' chairge of all Government property within sicht of this guairdhoose tae turrn out the guaird for all arrmed pairties approaching also the commanding officer once a day tae salute all officers tae challenge all pairsons approaching this post tae--" His recital was interrupted by a fit of coughing.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "For tae tak' chairge of all Government property within sicht of this guairdhoose tae turrn out the guaird for all arrmed pairties approaching also the commanding officer once a day tae salute all officers tae challenge all pairsons approaching this post tae--" His recital was interrupted by a fit of coughing.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Peter, not sure whether it would be correct to say "good night" too, saluted again, and returned to his cough.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Thank you," said the officer hastily; "that will do.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading "For tae tak' chairge of all Government property within sicht of this guairdhoose tae turrn out the guaird for all arrmed pairties approaching also the commanding officer once a day tae salute all officers tae challenge all pairsons approaching this post tae--" His recital was interrupted by a fit of coughing.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Peter, not sure whether it would be correct to say "good night" too, saluted again, and returned to his cough.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Thank you," said the officer hastily; "that will do.